Overview

YHA Treyarnon will close to guests on 18th December 2016 while we upgrade and refurbish the hostel. We'll be redecorating the bedrooms, getting new furniture, adding space to the car park and creating new en-suite rooms and hope to be back open in April 2017. For alternative hostels in Cornwall in the meantime try YHA Perranporth or YHA Eden Project.

Just 50 meters from the sea, and offering some of the best sunsets in the YHA network, YHA Treyarnon Bay is a lively, medium sized hostel on the north Cornwall coast. From gig nights to surf lessons, the hostel has something for every hour of your day and for all ages. If you’re tired out or just want to relax, the beach is only a few minutes' walk away. The hostel has its own newly revamped bar which is very popular with both hostel guests and local residents, a great café/restaurant and even its own ice cream shack, so you may not want to go anywhere else during your visit. Should you want to get away for the day, Padstow is only four miles away and the Eden Project is only a 45 minute drive.

If camping is your thing, YHA Treyarnon offers several pitches for you to bring your own tent as well as our luxurious bell tents which are fully kitted out with beds and furnishings - perfect for glamping!

Treyarnon Bay has a popular, family friendly beach and is a great spot for bodyboarding and for surfing. The hostel is also close to a number of other beaches and bays which are ideal for surfing at all levels as well as swimming, bodyboarding and more.

Other relevant details: Tesco in Padstow; convenience store in St Merryn two miles away; Newquay 14 miles away.

Accommodation

The Hostel

The hostel has 68 beds with a number of ensuite and double bedded rooms available. There is also camping on site with space for up to 12 people. Alongside it’s own café and bar, the hostel has a self catering kitchen available to all residents. There is also a newly revamped resident and group dining area. The hostel has a rec room with a TV (for big sporting and music events) as well as games and books plus a laundry and drying room. In the winter, you will find a fire blazing most nights.

Bell Tents

Get all the fun of camping but without any of the set up stresses with these beautiful bell tents - part of the YHA Glamping experience. These spacious tipi-like tents are fully kitted out with a double futon bed and three single futons plus all bedding and can sleep four or five people. They also have eco-friendly solar lighting and comfy bean bags for you to chill out on during the day plus bedside tables, a coffee table, rugs and soft flooring.

There are eight tents available at YHA Treyarnon - six standard and two premium - and bell tent guests will have full use of the camping facilities. Premium bell tents sleep four people and have the addition of a woodburner to keep you cosy. YHA Treyarnon's bell tents are available to book throughout the year for stays between Easter and the end of September.

Camping

Please note that camping is sold per person and not per pitch and so, during the booking process, you will need to select the number of people that you wish to camp.

This campsite has it all - it's expansive and flat, has a beautiful sea view and year round amazing sunsets.

Facilities
We've recently improved our camping bathroom facilities. We now have four larger bathrooms, each with a toilet, shower and sink, and two other toilets with basins.
Campers can use the self-catering kitchen inside the Youth Hostel.
Guests are welcome to use our gas BBQ facilities or to bring their own disposable ones.

Parking
Your car can be parked next to your pitch.

Check In
Check in from 10am and check out before 10am.

Opening Times
Open for camping all year round.

Important Information
Campfires are not allowed on the campsite but they are allowed on the nearby beach.

Click on the Book Now button to book your stay.

Hire the whole place

This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you. We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire. You can check availability for
Exclusive Hire on our dedicated website, or use our live chat service for more information.

Activities

Walking & Rambling

Perfectly located for unbeatable coastal walks, enjoy the rugged cliffs and coves along the South West Coast Path. Head North and East for Padstow, taking in Trevose Head and the beautiful sheltered bays at Mother Ivey's and Harlyn. Head south to the famed Bedruthan Steps cliff-staircase and walk along the beach before heading on towards Watergate Bay or Newquay.

Cycling

The National Cycle Route 32 passes only yards away from the door and offers a signed route to Bodmin or Truro as part of the larger Cornish Way Cycle Route. Link up with the Camel Trail in Padstow, only 4 miles away - there's a gentle, traffic-free section to Wadebridge along a disused railway, teeming with birdlife and fantastic picnic spots for a great day out. There's plenty of cycle hire shops in Padstow and Wadebridge. If you're aiming further afield, take a ride along the coastal roads, passing picturesque bays and villages, or head inland for some serious hill-climbs and unmatched views.

Watersports

Widely regarded as the first beach to have surfing in the UK, there's great bodyboarding and fun surfing only yards away in Treyarnon Bay. A quick walk across the headland brings you to Constantine Bay and Booby's Bay, with a huge variety of waves for beginners or the more advanced surfer - widely known as a 'swell magnet' of the North Cornish Coast. If the storms are rolling in, head around the corner to Harlyn Bay, sheltered from the Westerly winds and a good option during any fierce conditions.

Working with Harlyn Surf School, YHA Treyarnon is delighted to be able to offer our watersports package. Since 1994 Harlyn Surf School and their experienced staff have been delivering incredible experiences in, on and around the beautiful North Cornish coast.

Our Watersports residential package, run in association with Harlyn Surf School, provides you with real outdoor activities on a two, three or four night residential stay.

Package Details
The Action Adventure package consists of a half day of team development around the hostel on the day of arrival, one full day of activities (usually split into two half day sessions) and a half day of adventurous activities on the day of departure with one additional full day of activities on a three night stay and two additional days on a four night stay.

It’s not just about surfing though. Why not have a go at something different like coasteering or paddle boarding?

Coasteering
For the ultimate adrenaline rush, join us on a coasteering adventure! Coasteering includes a combination of traversing across rocks, wading through rock pools, sea swimming, negotiating rock jumps and exploring caves. There is no better way to get up close and personal with marine life than coasteering. Cornwall has such a beautiful coastline it is fantastic to see it from a different point of view, explore nooks and crannies and experience the rise and fall of the ocean.

Paddleboarding
In less than 10 years, this sport of Hawaiian origin has spread across the globe. Using a specially designed board and paddle, users stand up using the paddle for both support and propulsion enabling them to travel smoothly across the water.

These descriptions are for guidance only. Once a booking has been confirmed, Harlyn Surf School will contact you regarding activity choices and suitability.

Reviews

Food & Drink

Breakfast

Fill up for your day by the waves with a tasty hot and cold buffet breakfast, including Full English options, a choice of cereal and plenty of tea and toast. Breakfast is served from 7:30am until 9am so you can get on the beach early! Breakfast is now available at 10% off - ONLY WHEN PRE-BOOKED. Simply add it to your basket at check out to save!

Lunch

We can provide a packed lunch including a freshly prepared sandwich, a delicious cake, cereal bar, a bottle of mineral water, a packet of crisps and a piece of fresh fruit. Eat in the hostel or take your packed lunch with you to enjoy during your day of exploring.

Trey Bay Café Bar

Our kitchen is led by Chef Temple and his team and the restaurant is open from 10am-9pm every day of the year.

With daily fresh local specials, freaky fish Fridays; the chef has put on a lot of weight since commencing work here so the food must be good! Rick who? Try the great menu on offer in our dining room while taking in the sea views and relax with a cold local beer while you watch the gorgeous sunsets.

Kids Eat Free

One free children's meal is available per adult main meal from the main menu when purchased at the same time. This offer is not available on breakfast.

Drinks

The bar rocks more than the cliffs around here - lager on tap, ales on tap, live music, local cider, dancing on the bar? We've got it all and the bar stays open until 11pm too, hooray! We also serve a selection of coffees and soft drinks.

Self-Catering Facilities

Fancy making some sandwiches for your day surfing or a tasty sharer meal for the whole family? Get crafty in our self-catering kitchen with three microwaves, two ovens with two grills and eight hobs, four fridges with small freezer boxes on top, plus one towering standalone freezer. We've got everything you'd find at home like cutlery, crockery, glasses, mugs, pots, pans and more.

1. Choose Dates & Guests

Admissions Policy:
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 or over).
Children under 11 are welcome at YHA but can only stay in private or family rooms or in our camping and cabins products.
Children aged between 11 and 16 can stay in dorm rooms as long as they are accompanied by an adult of the same gender.

We are no longer taking bookings for customers wishing to arrive today. Please select alternative dates or location.

Availability Calendar

Can't find a bed on your preferred date? Try choosing a different room type from the selection box above. Alternatively please call us on 0800 0191 700
or +44 (0) 1629 592 700.
Members of YHA or Hostelling International are entitled to a discount of up to £3/night off the prices quoted above for bookings at YHA operated properties. Member discounts are redeemable at the checkout stage of your online booking. Family room prices are only available if your booking contains at least one adult and one child under 18.

Need to Know

Reception Times

08.00 - 10.00
14.00 - 22.00

Check-in

14.00 - 22.00

Check-out

08.00 - 10.00

Open Every Day?

Yes, YHA Treyarnon Bay is open every day for bookings. The hostel is also available for YHA Exclusive Hire over Christmas. Bell tents are available from Easter until September and we offer camping all year round.

Towels and toiletries

Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception. Bedding is supplied in all rooms.

Parking

Private car parking is provided on site.

Pets

Dogs can stay on our campsite and in our bell tents. There is a £5 charge per dog per night for our bell tent accommodation which is payable upon arrival. You can bring your dog for free if you are camping in your own tent.

Pets are not permitted in the hostel accommodation at YHA Treyarnon however, assistance dogs are welcome throughout, please advise upon booking.

Maps & Directions

Address

Tregonnan, Treyarnon, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8JR

How to get here

From the A39 take the A389 towards Padstow then the B3276 to St Merryn. Continue through St Merryn, heading towards Newquay on the B3276, take the 3rd right signed Treyarnon. From Newquay take the B3276 Padstow, after Porthcothan follow the hostel signs. From Treyarnon beach follow cliff top track, the hostel is on the right hand side.

Virtual Tour

YHA Exclusive Hire

Make YHA Treyarnon Bay your home for a few days by booking the whole place for yourself! Visit our YHA Exclusive Hire website for more information.

YHA School Trips

YHA Treyarnon Bay offers a great range of PE and outdoor activities for school trips. These are brilliant team building exercises! At the end of a busy day students can relax in the lounge and games room and enjoy a delicious meal. The site offers 68 beds and classroom facilities.

Volunteering

We are very grateful for all of the help and support that our generous volunteers give to YHA. We are proud of our “Investors in Volunteering” accreditation and have a wide range of opportunities available across the country, all of which will provide great learning or social experiences and help us to create even more opportunities for young people.

Volunteering is a great way to meet people, visit new places, gain experiences and have fun. Full details of all of our various volunteering programmes can be found on the Volunteering website.

At YHA Treyarnon we offer the following volunteering opportunities subject to availability:

History

A former holiday home built in the 30's, YHA Treyarnon Bay has been a hostel for over 50 years. The Hostel, refurbished in 2004, now sleeps 68 in 16 rooms and maintains a cosy, homely feel. The hostel boasts spacious grounds, just 50 metres from the sea, with beautiful views across the bay and rugged cliff tops.

Meet the Team

YHA Treyarnon manager Matt: "After travelling extensively in South America for 3 years I came back to the UK determined to make a difference. YHA has been my vehicle of choice for this mission. Cornwall is my field, YHA Treyarnon Bay is my tractor. I love this organisation and want to help it move forward (in my tractor); I want my hostel to be a reflection of me, my values and the lessons I have learnt through my travels and in my life in general."

Access Statement

At YHA Treyarnon Bay we strive to cater for everybody. We have one accessible bedroom on the ground floor with accessible en-suite bathroom.